Kohlberg

Question 1

What is the first stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 1

Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy, 0–1 year)

Focus: Developing trust when needs are consistently met. Keyword: Trusting (Can I trust the world?)

Question 2

What is the second stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 2

Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt (Early Childhood, 1–3 years)

Focus: Developing independence through choice and self-control. Keyword: Autonomy (Can I do things myself?)

Question 3

What is the third stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 3

Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool, 3–6 years)

Focus: Taking initiative and trying new things. Keyword: Initiates (Is it okay to act?)

Question 4

What is the fourth stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 4

Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age, 6–12 years)

Focus: Developing skills and competence. Keyword: Industry (Can I succeed?)

Question 5

What is the fifth stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence, 12–18 years)

Focus: Exploring identity and sense of self. Keyword: Identifying (Who am I?)

Question 6

What is the sixth stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 6

Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood, 18–40 years)

Focus: Building close relationships and intimacy. Keyword: Intimacy (Can I love?)

Question 7

What is the seventh stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 7

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood, 40–65 years)

Focus: Contributing to society and helping the next generation. Keyword: Generates (Am I making an impact?)

Question 8

What is the eighth stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development?

Answer 8

Integrity vs. Despair (Late Adulthood, 65+ years)

Focus: Reflecting on life with satisfaction or regret. Keyword: Integrity (Was my life meaningful?)

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The mnemonic for Erik Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development is ‘Trusting Autonomy Initiates Industry, Identifying Intimacy Generates _______ Integrity.’

Answer 9

Stagnant

This mnemonic helps to remember the central conflict of each stage.

Question 10

True or False: The focus of the ‘Identity vs. Role Confusion’ stage is to develop trust.

Answer 10

False

The focus of the ‘Identity vs. Role Confusion’ stage is exploring identity and sense of self.